John Lamont MP starts campaign to stop community hospital closures Friday, 19 April, 2024 I have started a campaign to stop community hospital closures across the Scottish Borders. NHS Borders have said they may soon suggest closing the 92 community hospital beds in Kelso, Duns, Hawick and Peebles. The community hospitals have been under threat of closure for some time. Earlier this year, Kelso GPs pulled out of the arrangement to support the hospitals. The agreement for Knoll Hospital... Local News
Mental health waiting times worsen in the Borders 19th July 2022 John Lamont MP has written to Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, calling for “swift and comprehensive action” to support under... Articles
Driving test waiting times almost half a year in the Borders 15th July 2022 John Lamont is calling on the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to reduce driving test waiting times in the Scottish Borders. It follows a response... Articles
Local MP comments on resignation of Boris Johnson 7th July 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont, has commented after the Prime Minister announced his decision to resign. Mr Lamont resigned from his government role as the... Articles
UK Government’s Turing Scheme to help more disadvantaged Scottish students 5th July 2022 As part of the UK Government’s commitment to levelling-up opportunities across the UK, more disadvantaged students in the Scottish Borders will now be able to... Articles
Borders Politicians stand against First Minister’s plans for second referendum on Scottish Independence 29th June 2022 Borders politicians Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have strongly criticised the First Minister’s plans to hold a second independence referendum next... Articles
MP opens Angels Sweet Spot in Hawick 28th June 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont, officially opened the new Angels Sweet Spot on Hawick High Street on Friday 17 June. Angels Sweet Spot is owned by Saima and Ishfaq... Articles
UK Government launches fuel market review 27th June 2022 The UK Government has taken action to protect Borderers struggling with the increasing fuel costs. Fuel prices have increased significantly in recent months due... Articles
Questions raised over SNP handling of sexual harassment with Borders MSP 22nd June 2022 MP for the Borders, John Lamont, has written to local MSP, Christine Grahame, to question her position on the SNP’s handling of sexual harassment allegations in... Articles
MP welcomes Storm Arwen Review Final Report 17th June 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont, has welcomed the UK Government’s publication of the Storm Arwen Review Final Report. The report was produced by the UK Government in... Articles